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Too much rain or too little causing problems
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Farmers in the west and north are suffering with too much rain, while those in parts of Munster and Leinster haven't got enough writes Thomas Condon
24 August 2024 Grass & feeding
The Grass Week: contrasting conditions from west to east
It has been a tale of two halves this week, with some farmers having to house stock to prevent poaching in the west, while rainfall is still required in the east.
21 August 2024 Footprint Farmers
Trialing multispecies swards in Laois
Andrew Mulhare planted a small area of multispecies sward on his farm as an experiment to 'see how it goes', reports Kelsey Daly.
The Grass Week: farm covers slowly building ahead of autumn
There has been a steady build-up of growth over the last while, with farm covers now sitting at 714kg DM/ha on average.
17 August 2024 Grass & feeding
Variable growth across counties with variable rainfall
While some farmers have experienced heavy rainfall and are find ground conditions on the sticky side, there are still some experiencing a moisture deficit.
14 August 2024 Grass & feeding
The Grass Week: planning on final fertiliser application needed
Nitrogen efficiency for fertiliser spread now as opposed to a month's time will be much higher, while spreading of potash and lime should be on the mind of many.
10 August 2024 Grass & feeding
The Grass Week: second cut hits pits as growth lifts steadily
While growth has steadily increased over the last few weeks for many, there are some farmers still feeling the pinch.
27 July 2024 Grass & feeding
Growth kicks forward a gear with warmer weather
Growth has thankfully kicked into a higher gear with the warm, muggy weather and the ample rainfall that we have been receiving.
24 July 2024 Grass & feeding
Sustainability in focus at the Tullamore Farm Open day
Visitors will see soil test results, biodiversity, clover and combi crop topics covered at the sustainability stand.
21 July 2024 Tullamore Farm
The Grass Week: moderate growth leads to little surplus
While soil temperatures have increased marginally, grass growth is still below average for the time of year.
20 July 2024 Grass & feeding
Grass correction and fodder supplies on the mind of many
With low fodder stocks and stemmy paddocks on the grazing block, correction of both can be done with one blow if conditions allow.
17 July 2024 Grass & feeding
The Grass Week: growth creeps up but fodder stock low
While still behind the norm for the time of the year, growth has improved over the past two weeks and looks set to improve further.
13 July 2024 Grass & feeding